January/February 2020 Tevet/Shevat/Adar 5780

Temple Israel the BULLETIN January/February 2020 Tevet/Shevat/Adar 5780

TU B’SHEVAT

Monday, February 10, 2020 The “birthday of the trees” is a time for seders, tree-planting and more. Worship Schedule

Holiday Dates Times

SHABBAT Friday, January 3 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Saturday, January 4 10:15 am Shabbat Service, Parsha Vayigash

SHABBAT Thursday, January 9 7:30 am Morning Minyan Friday, January 10 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 7:00 pm Bring your own dinner Saturday, January 11 10:15 am Shabbat Service, Parsha Vayechi Services led by TIRS Grade 7, Musical Guest Daniel Geigerman

SHABBAT Friday, January 17 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Saturday, January 18 10:15 am Shabbat Service, Parsha Shemot

Thursday, January 23 7:30 am Morning Minyan SHABBAT Friday, January 24 5:30 pm TOTally Shabbat 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Saturday, January 25 10:15 am Shabbat Service, Parsha Va’era

SHABBAT Friday, January 31 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Saturday, February 1 10:15 am Shabbat Service, Parsha Bo

SHABBAT Friday, February 7 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Saturday, February 8 10:15 am Shabbat Service, Parsha Beshalach Musical Guest Daniel Geigerman & Temple Liturgical Choir

Thursday, February 13 7:30 am Morning Minyan SHABBAT Friday, February 14 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 7:00 pm Bring your own dinner Saturday, February 15 10:15 am Shabbat Service, Parsha Yitro

SHABBAT Friday, February 21 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Saturday, February 22 10:15 am Shabbat Service, Parsha Mishpatim Shabbat Shekalim

Thursday, February 27 7:30 am Morning Minyan SHABBAT Friday, February 28 5:30 pm TOTally Shabbat 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Saturday, February 29 10:15 am Shabbat Service, Parsha Terumah Social Action Shabbat: Strenghthening the Sukkah that Represents our Ottawa Home (see page 6)

SHABBAT Friday, March 6 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Saturday, March 7 10:15 am Shabbat Service, Parsha Tetzavah Shabbat Zachor

2 | TEMPLE ISRAEL BULLETIN - January/February 2020 From the Pulpit President’s Message

It is a pleasure to join other lay lead- It’s not every day that you have ers who work so diligently for our sa- the opportunity to join 5000+ cred community. Let me share a little brothers and sisters for Kabbalat about myself: Shabbat services. I and our all • I hold dear the Jewish values of star delegation of Temple lead- learning, tikkun olam to repair our ers had this unique opportunity world – but even more so translating recently at the Union for Reform these into actions: inclusion, diversi- Judaism Biennial in Chicago. ty, connectedness, welcoming. True, the room was diverse in • My Jewish journey took a big step in every way, but we shared so 1991 when my husband and I joined much as Reform Jews commit- Temple and our daughter Sarah at- ted to leading our people into the next generation. tended Religious School; Our values, our passion, our Torah bound us together • Over the years, I participated in several ‘Introduction as one. to Judaism’ courses, we joyously celebrated Sarah’s Bat Mitzvah, travelled on a Temple trip to Israel with our ex- A few highlights to share: tended family and in 2006, with Rabbi Garten’s support, I became a Jew by Choice; • The president of our movement, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, • In short, my connections with our community have focused us on expanding the concept of big tent Juda- steadily grown. I consider Temple my Jewish home ism. Whether considering ethnicity, gender identity, where together we worship, learn, celebrate, comfort, family formation, just to name a few topics, we are share and care for one another. called to affirm the countless ways to serve Jewishly. He introduced the term “Jew adjacent” as in members For the coming two years, I hope to focus on three ar- of our community who are not formally Jewish, but eas: support their Jewish families and community. The term “Jew adjacent” better describes the commit- First: I will work to nurture a collaborative and effective ment offered by these loved ones, rather than defin- sacred partnership with our clergy, staff, other lay leading oneself based on what one is not, ie. non Jew. ers and congregants. This year we are blessed with the arrival of Rabbi Mikelberg - this is a wonderful opportu- • We were inspired to serve as loud and proud voices nity to work together from the beginning to strengthen for pluralism in Israel. Our progressive brand is our sacred community. under threat by the Orthodox monopoly of the state and we were reminded of the need to demonstrate Second: I hope to develop a leadership pipeline, partic- both our love of Israel and our commitment to our ularly to engage younger leaders. I will be looking for liberal practices. A concrete way to show our support new ways to invite congregants to contribute creativity is to join ARZA Canada as a voting member. If you and energy as we work together for the shared future have not already done so, please sign up right away of Temple Israel. at:www.arzacanada.org. Third: our building, our physical home. Almost 45 years • I had the honour of representing the Temple on a old, its aging infrastructure needs rejuvenation. Tem- panel examining young family programming. Rather ple’s building is not only a physical home where we wor- than sit orderly, we left our rows and explored our ship and celebrate but also a hub for progressive Jewish youthful sides with song and creativity. Our young- voices and actions such as education and social action est members will carry our hopes and dreams, we’re programs, school and youth activities and inspiring mu- called to prioritize their place in our spiritual homes. sic.

Just three thoughts, many more to come. A todah As we face essential upgrades to building systems, safe- rabah to Margot Montgomery, Sue Potechin, Mark ty, security and accessibility that are estimated to cost Kamins, Sue Fried and Dara Lithwick for represent- $2-3M, it makes sense to plan thoughtfully to maximize ing Temple Israel in this important mission. Mark these investments to meet future needs. Our vision is your calendars for Dec 2021 and come join us in our guide. Washington. Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg Lastly, I believe in communicating. I will strive to listen to congregants, consult committees and share the Temple challenges and results of the Board. If you can help Biennial with communications, it would be a mitzvah! Shema is attend- our command to listen, with our ears, our hearts, our ees: Dara, minds, our souls. Sue, Mark, Rabbi, Please join me on the journey ahead! Margot & Susan It is my pleasure to acknowledge the legacies of past presidents Steve Asherman, (2017-19) and Patsy Royer (article continued bottom of page 4)

January/February 2020 - TEMPLE ISRAEL BULLETIN | 3 School News Past Events at Temple

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Our new TIRS and TI ShinShinit, Shai Sagi, arrived from Israel at the end of November. She is settling in nicely both in our school and shul and has started to run programs with our kids in most grades starting with our Chanukah program on December 8th. Shai has hit the ground running and we look forward to an amazing year with her. She will generally be working in the school on Sundays and Mondays and some Wednes- days as well as joining us for Shabbat morning services approximately twice per month starting in January. Please introduce yourself to her if you see her. The Knitting Pilgrim, Kirk Dunn, captivated the 200 attendees with his personal fifteen-year journey towards November and December were very busy for our Grades understanding the common heritage and values of 7-10 in TI High. We had guest speakers that engaged our Judaism, Christianity and Islam, expressed through his older students in very deep and thoughtful discussions creation of the three large knitted tapestries. The audi- on antisemitism and antizionism in our lives and in the ence included congregants of sponsors Temple Israel and media. We learned how to continue to support Israel in a All Saints Anglican Westboro, TIRS and Taste of Juda- variety of ways even if we don’t agree with all of the poli- ism students, members of the Muslim community and cies or goings on. We also attended the Knitting Pilgrim Ottawa knitters. Proceeds will be used to support spon- multifaith program where some of our students actually sored refugee families of both congregations. learned how to knit!

Our JYG (Junior Youth Group) continues to offer creative programming that brings up to 25 Grade 6-8 participants. Your child does not have to be a student in TIRS to join Temple TIRS students learning us! JBotics is underway thanks to a microgrant from JFO, to knit at the Knitting Pilgrim Dungeons and Dragons with a Jewish twist has returned, program. and our tweens are already gearing up for a Trivia afternoon on January 5th. Plans are underway for a Shabbaton with Temple Solel in Mississauga January 31st to February 2nd. (See flyer). There is also the possibility that we will be joined by Temple Emanuel Beth Shalom in Montreal. I met with the Directors of Education from both synagogues at the URJ Biennial. I hope to be able to plan this type of exchange yearly moving forward.

TIRS, JYG and FROSTY joined the rabbi’s installation President’s Article (continued) Friday night service and then had mixers and a movie. This weekend, we will be volunteering at In From the Cold (2015-17). To recognize their leadership and as a token at Parkdale United Church which is an annual event. We of our esteem and gratitude, we are adding two leaves in have so many eager volunteers that I have to plan for a their names to the lobby Tree of Life. Both have worked second session. Not a bad predicament to be in but I find hard to forge strong relationships with our clergy, staff myself having to turn people away as we are only allowed and congregants and, most comforting to me, are still to have 20 and we had over 30! We are in the process of smiling and very much standing up for Temple! hiring a new FROSTY Advisor. More information to come Board members invested a November Sunday to get to very soon. Thank you so much to Lisa Rossman for her know one another better as we work together for Temple years as our JYG and then FROSTY Advisor. and to build on our shared vision of an inclusive community ‘Kehilah’, lending our voice and actions as liberal I attended my first Biennial last week and came back Jews to the larger community ‘K’lal Yisrael’ and caring for with so much information to share. I went to sessions for one another and the world we inhabit ‘Gimilot Chasadim’ educators specifically and others that are relevant to our and ’Tikkun Olam’. school, our families and to Temple Israel in general. From services geared to all grades, especially the younger ones, The results are motivating: we learned, laughed, cried to involving grandparents; from engaging post-B’nai Mitz- and noshed. Plans are afoot to improve board effective- vah students to dispelling myths about Millennials; and ness and focus on strategic issues. Stay tuned. from early childhood development to traditional vs inter- pretive music, I enjoyed it all! Chag Chanukah Sameach! Margot Montgomery, President Sue Potechin, TIRS Principal 4 | TEMPLE ISRAEL BULLETIN - January/February 2020 Installation Review

Thank you!

We are so grateful and thankful to everyone who took part in welcoming Rabbi Mikelberg and his family into Rabbi Dolgin formally our community during the Installation Weekend. It was installs Rabbi Mikelberg wonderful to see so many people at the various events and there was excitement in the air as we prayed, ate, danced and sung together. A truly beautiful weekend filled with hope, promise and new beginnings.

This weekend wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and help of so many wonderful people – a huge thank you to all our organizers, coordinators, singers, chanters, bakers, sandwiches makers etc.

Organizers/Coordinators: Heather Cohen, Cathy Loves, Temple board Jen, Steve, Thyekia, Barbara and Karl Elliott of directors at Rabbi Lay Cantors: Larry Tarof, Hillel Taub, Evan Weiner, Ezra Mikelberg’s Miller, Sue Potechin, Mark Kamins installation

TIRS: Sue Potechin, Ranit Braun, Selene Herz-Fischler, Cathy Deri, Mitch Leitman

Choir: Ellen Asherman- Director Carol Gurofsky-accompanist Youth Barbara Crook, Valerie Taller, Andrea Paul Purcell, Cherie programming Douglas, Fran Russell, Janet Cohen, Shaina Lipsey, at installation Mindy Finklestein, Sandra Thomas, Sue Potechin, Hyman Cooper, Mark Kamins, Daniel Chemla, Victor Bier, Morrie Paul, Aron Spector

Sandwich makers: Miriam Burke, AC Dolgin, Bobbi Soderstrom, Sandy Bennett, Sharon Michaelson, Ellen Asherman

Bakers: Anne Alper, Ellen Asherman, Sandy Bennett, Jackie Barwin, Miriam Burke, Lily Cox, AC Dolgin, Eva Esrock, Susan Gold, Aviva Stewart-Goldstein, Selene Herz-Fischler, Kayla Jacobs, Dara Lithwick, Marian Leimovici, Jen Martin, Margot Montgomery, Adrienne Paknadel-Powell, Diane Parkin, Cynthia Powell, Lisa Rosenkrantz, Patsy Royer, Zelda Shore, Debra Viner, Bobbi Soderstrom

Musical Guests: Ruth Mendell and the wonderful A B’isl Klez.

Many thanks and gratitude. Tamara Taub and Deidre Butler Committee - Co-chairs Sandwich makers prepare for installation

Thank you to A Bisl Klez for their performance at installation weekend: Ernie Brodo, Fred Brown, Alison James, Howard Kaplan, Eric Elkin, Put your business card size ad in the Temple Israel Keira Leibovitz, Don McVeigh, Bulletin, only $180 for six issues. Please contact the Ruth Mendell, Steve Shapran- office at 613-224-1802 for information. sky & Peter Teitelbaum

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Adult Education with Rabbi Mikelberg

Sunday January 19th, 2020 10:00am

For you were once Strangers: Standing up for the Yezidis

With guests Debbie & Gary Rose from Project Abraham Leaving Legacies of the Heart: Preparing an Ethical Will Sunday February 23, 2020 10:00 am at Temple All too often we neglect to prepare words to offer our loved ones in the event of our passing. These On the morning of August 3, 2014, ISIS fight- thoughts include significant memories, the values ers entered the Yezidi city of Sinjar, bent on total we cherish, and hopes for the future. destruction. In the days that followed approximately 10,000 Yezidis were executed in cold blood Looking at Moses’ last days we will have the – shot, beheaded, burned alive. As well, 7,000 opportunity to explore various means to prepare Yezidi women and girls were abducted. an ethical will. Rather than a topic to avoid, this will be a soulful conversation about the ideals Since 2015 Project Abraham has been supporting that we honour. the resettlement of Yezidi survivors of ISIS in the Greater Toronto Area. Now, with over 300 volun- Please contact the office at 613-224-1802 or teers, we work to help these traumatized people [email protected] re-establish their lives in the safety of Canada. to register With the freedom to practice the Yezidi religion without fear, we are empowering them to create a future for themselves and their children as fully SOCIAL ACTION SHABBAT integrated Canadian citizens.

Saturday February 29, 2020 10:15 am Tu B’Shevat Seder Strengthening the Sukkah Monday February 10, 2020 that Represents our Ottawa Home 7:00 pm

Temple Israel has been a founding There is a newfound push for environmental concern member of the Multifaith Housing spreading near and far. However, our ancient texts have Initiative (MHI). We recognize the long held the importance of demonstrating our love for essential need to ensure afford- the globe. able housing for all residents of our beloved city. We know that Ottawa is Rabbi Mikelberg will lead a creative seder intermin- one of the most expensive cities in gling traditional sources with contemporary responses. the country to rent an apartment or home. Snacks and refreshments provided. We welcome Salhado Alolo, executive director of MHI Please RSVP by Thursday February 6 to 613-224-1802 to speak on the topic of affordable housing. Let’s learn or [email protected] how to serve as strong advocates for a loving and just society.

6 | TEMPLE ISRAEL BULLETIN - January/February 2020 Biennial Review Building Update

Temple Israel’s contingent of 6 participated enthusias- The Building Architecture Renovation Committee tically in the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) Biennial (BRAC), co-chaired by Patsy Royer and Shirli Penner, Conference in Chicago, Dec 11-15. This year the Cana- is pleased to announce that Figurr Architects Collective dian arm of URJ, the Canadian Council for Reform Juda- has been selected to design Temple Israel’s renova- ism (CCRJ), offered a ‘We the North’ $500 grant for first tions, following Temple’s Request for Proposals in Octo- time attendees – and 4 of us benefited! ber 2019. The Figurr contract covers Concept Design Services (pre-design, concept design approval and Thousands of Jews from across North America and implementation strategy and 3rd party cost estimator around the world - including over 100 Canadians – gath- consulting support) at a cost of $41,000 plus HST. ered to learn, pray, share ideas, dance and sing, hear inspiring speakers and leaders of our Movement, reunite Figurr, with offices in Montreal and Ottawa, describes itself as: with old friends, create new connections, and make deci- - an impassioned group of highly skilled professionals collab- sions about the policies of the Reform Movement. orating with discerning clients to create outstanding projects through personal service, depth of expertise, and sophisti- cated design Over 5,000 people attend the Biennial, every time slot - focused on making its clients—rather than itself—look good, offers about 10 program choices. Fortunately, there Figurr imbues itself in its clients’ philosophy and aspirations; is a Biennial App to help sort out where, when and - taking the time to explore and draw from our clients’ very who. An extensive exhibit area offered Judaica, shul DNA, our team is truly able to create buildings and spaces that systems, even a kosher food cart! To participate from are an extension of Figurr’s and our clients’ values. afar, plenary sessions were live streamed from the URJ website; canned versions are still available for viewing Figurr Architects Collective have many personal ties to the here: https://www.urjbiennial.org/livestream-re- Jewish Community in Montreal and Ottawa and are experi- enced with synagogues, parochial schools, recreation centres cordings and more, such as: Shaare Hashomaym Synagogue - Elevator addition Highlights of sessions our team attended: Shaare Zion Synagogue - Exterior envelope Margot Montgomery: ‘Supporting Jewish Adjacent Har Sinai Temple - New construction Members in your congregation’ introducing a new and Temple Emauel - New construction positive term for the role of non-Jewish family members; Solomon Schecter Academy - New construction ‘Building a leadership pipeline in your congregation’ how Hebrew Academy - New construction/Renovation to create leadership opportunities and attract people to Toldos Academy - New construction/renovation Jewish General hospital - Misc renovations serve eventually on the Board; ‘An Agenda for Reform: Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital - Misc renovations Based on the 2018 Survey of Canadian Jews’ an inter- Mikvah Israel - New construction esting recent survey of over 2,000 Canadian Jews. The Powerpoint document is available through the Temple website.

Sue Potechin: How Your Congregation Will Benefit from Paying Serious Attention to Grandparents; Bright spots in post B’nei Mitzvah Engagement; Forget what you thought about Millennials: The Kids are right!

Mark Kamins: Emerging Artists’ Showcase – introducing some newer and emerging voices in Jewish music; Creating Powerful Musical Artist-in-Residence Programs in your Congregation – what is your community seek- Har Sinai Temple addtion - Pennington, NJ ing and how can an artist-in-residence program help you BRAC is excited about the opportunity to work with Figurr to find it. Using Music to Build Bridges in Social Justice and recreate our synagogue space to meet our needs for many Interfaith Endeavors; The Color of Love – exploring the years to come. We look forward to collaborating on Vision intersection of religion and race in America through the and inspiration, welcoming and access for all, the environ- memoir authored by Marra Gad. ment and sustainability.

Dara Lithwick: Until All of Us Are Free, None of Us Is Free, co-led by Dara with members of the JewV’Nation Fellow- ship: Jews of Color Cohort and the LGBTQIA+ Cohort in multi-cultural, multi-racial, and inclusive worship. Mobi- lizing Around the Environment and Climate Change: How Your Community Can Take Action; Beyond Tot Shabbat: Multi-Generational Community Building (featuring Rabbi Mikelberg); Canadian, Eh? What We Can Learn from the Canadian Reform Experience; Yoga Shalom: Restorative prayer, chant and embodiment practice. Mikvah Israel addition & renovation - Montreal BRAC is excited about the opportunity to work with Figurr on Hope to see you at the next URJ Biennial, Dec 8-11, 2021 in our challenging building project! Washington, DC (National Harbor). Mark your calendar!

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Our Chanukah Seniors lunch was a huge success with over 60 attendees enjoying a wonderful lunch including latkes January Anniversaries A huge thank you to all Inbal Marcovitch & Michael Gershuny of our volunteers who Susan & Brian Gold helped prepare, serve and clean up! Heidi & Mario Rodriguez Verena & Ben Shapiro Also thanks to our Bobbi & Rick Soderstrom entertainment, the Sunset Singers and Phil Cohen. February Anniversaries Marjorie & Elliott Berman Heather & Gary Cohen Rabbi & Mark Holzman compete for “best” Chanukah sweater Nicole Menard & Bruce Handel Amalia & Stanely Winer

On Friday December 20 we welcomed our new members to our Temple family with our “Bring your own” Chanukah dinner. We had over 170 people join us in celebration! Welcome to the following new members and their families: Tina Azarin; Corey Bainerman and Anita E.; Sam and Sarah Berns; Fran Cherry; Jessica Cohen; Joyce and Daniel Coldrey; Pierre Coulombe and Ann Heathcote; Leona Crabb; Daniel Davies and Maya Phansalker-Davies; Jennifer Douek-Maayani; Margot Montgomery presents Heather Cohen gifts in honour Cherie Douglas; Neil Fine and Kelsey Burns; Mark and Carol of her 30 years of service to Temple Israel Froimovitch; Jordana Globerman and Mark McSorley; William and Gertrude Greenberg; Lisa Halpern; Ilana Hanes and Joshua McCaughen; Brit Hemming; Erin Henry; Sarah Ives and Joachim Agou; Carly Jaruk and Thomas Desjardins; Michael Kalin and Tejaswinhi Srinivas; Kira Kaminsky and Douglas Watson; Josh Kardish and Ellen Goldbloom; Joel Karwatsky and Debbie Zimmerman; Kayla Keenan and Lucas Gibson; Cynthia Laitinen; Ron and Judy Levine; Jessica Loeb and Alexi Gherman; Marie Helene Lyon; Michael Margel and Brittany Rizzo; Karen Marcus and Roland Collins; Myrna Marcus; Langa Mtimkulu; Lina and Lionel Pereira-Mendoza; Steven Poleski and Sandra Pollack; Jasmin Ralph and Clayton Powell; Lisa Rosen, Rebecca Shepherd and David Johnson; Mindy Sichel and Kevin Neden; Daniel and Leah Stolarski; Matthew and Melissa Thompson; Claude Weil and Lucie Theo- ret; Gabriel Wolinsky and Codie Allen; Dan Yachnin and Leah Gold.

If you are a new member, and we have missed you on this Heather is presented with memory book! list, please contact the office!

8 | TEMPLE ISRAEL BULLETIN - January/February 2020 Oneg/Kiddush Project

Shabbat Oneg Shabbat Oneg (continued)

Temple Shabbat Oneg is a wonderful time to catch up Michelle Albagli, Anne Alper, Joyce Pagurek, Zelda with friends and maybe meet some new ones. Shore & Ruth Steinberg in memory of Lynne Young

Did you know that you can help sponsor an Oneg? The Viner family in observance of the yarhzeit of Joe Some good reasons to sponsor a kiddush lunch or oneg Viner Shabbat: Ellen & Stephen Asherman in honour of their special •It’s your birthday, or your friend’s or your pet’s etc. anniversary •It’s an anniversary of a special event •In memory of a loved one Sandra & Stephen Goldstein in honour of their anni- •To celebrate a special event versary and Aliza Rudner’s birthday •Because you are a swell person who likes to support your favourite synagogue

Your sponsorship helps to offset the cost of providing the weekly basics and more. Mark your calendar!

Kiddush sponsors are thanked in our newsletter unless you choose to remain anonymous. Welcome Back Cantor Daniel! Thanks to the following who made recent contributions to Temple. We have two upcoming opportu- Stephen & Sandra Goldstein in honour of Stephen’s nities to continue to be inspired special birthday by Cantorial student Daniel Geigerman. Jeremy Goldstein & Aliza Rudner in honour of Stephen’s special birthday Daniel will join us for Shabbat worship on the weekends of Jan Verena & Ben Shapiro in honour of Noah’s Bar Mitzvah 10-11 and again Feb 7-8.

Rosalind & Stanley Labow Get set to sing, learn and lift your spirits high. Melanie & Michael Rosenblatt in honour Darah’s Bat Mitzvah

Fran Klodawsky & Aron Spector in observance of the yahrzeit of Morris Spector

Marie Carmen Berlie & Charles Khazzam in observance of the yahrzeit of Juan Berlie

Gail Krochmalnek & David Nozick in honour of Rabbi Mikelberg’s installation

Mark Kamins & Sue Potechin in observance of the yahrzeit of Aaron Kamins

Deborah & James Farrow in observance of the yahrzeit of Seymour Levine & Sarah Jean Farrow Mazal Tov to Dara Lithwick on her upcoming rabbini- Patsy & Georges Royer in honour of Patsy’s birthday cal ordination. Stay tuned for a Temple celebration in and their anniversary March.

Gabriella Goliger in observance of the yahrzeit of Ruth If you have any lifecyle announcement that you would Goliger like to appear in our next bulletin, please send pictures and information to the office. Hal Burnham & Kevin Bisback in memory of Dennis Chesnel & David Clements

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Sunday April 19, 2020 – 2PM Sunday March 29, 2020 – 2PM “Music of the Diaspora” “Hot Club Jazz” Nina Gordon – cello, Dina Namer - piano Justin Duhaime’s Gypsy Muse with special guest William Lamoureux – violin This program will feature rarely performed works by Jewish composers Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Paul Ben-Haim, Freid- Take yourself back in time to Paris in the 1930’s when the rich Gernsheim and Pancho Vladigerov. Much of the program is famous Hot Club featured the likes of Stephane Grappelli and derived from the research of Cellist Nina Gordon, who is on the Django Rienhart. That’s the feel of this band. Jazz on these music faculty at Illinois Wesleyan University, and Ottawa based acoustic instruments has a unique sensibility that is fun, soulful Dina Namer, who teaches piano at Queens University. Both are and always approachable to ears less familiar with the jazz cate- featured soloist at Temple Israel’s high holiday services. gory. While still quite popular in Europe, this style often takes a back seat to the brassier avant garde at local jazz festivals. Toronto based William Lamouruex returns to Ottawa to join the band to deliver a performance that is sure to have your foot Morning Minyan tapping. Join us semi-monthly for our Thursday morning minyan

We begin at 7:30am and conclude by 8:15 am which allows us to start the day with a strong boost of Torah and prayer. Bnai Mitzvah Some people choose to leave immediately after, but we also offer a caffeine boost, a bagel and a little conversation for those who choose to stick around and ease into Is your child born in 2008? the morning. We are now booking Bar/Bat dates through the end of February 2021. The next minyans will be held: If the answer is yes, and you have not yet booked a Bar/ January 9 & 23 Bat Mitzvah date, please contact Heather at February 13 & 27 [email protected] to request an application form.

10 | TEMPLE ISRAEL BULLETIN - January/February 2020 Temple Events for Young Families & Kids

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12 | TEMPLE ISRAEL BULLETIN - January/February 2020 TIOF

Temple Israel Ottawa HALPERN FUND Mazal Tov to Hannah Halpern on her birthday Foundation Eva Esrock In Our Hands, Our Future Mark Klyman, President . Allan Maslove, Treasurer In honour of Hannah & Gerald Halpern Tema & David Halpern To support one of these funds with a donation, call Bobbi Soderstrom 613 230-5865 or email [email protected] In memory of Pearl Witenoff Gerald & Hannah Halpern

Endowment Funds: HALTRECHT-MATTE FUND Abbey Mazal Tov & in appreciation to Miriam Burke Remy & Alain Albagli Merle Haltrecht-Matte Anne and Howard Alper Bercovitch In appreciation to Gary Viner Gale Blank Merle Haltrecht-Matte B’nai Mitzvah Fund Bradbury/Klyman Welcome to Ottawa Rabbi Mikelberg, Zach Paul & Evelyne Dreyfus Jacob Shlomo Feldberg Memorial Fund Merle Haltrecht-Matte & Guy Matte Finkelstein/Scales Freeman/Burgess Family Mazal Tov to Lianne Pelletier on receiving her PhD Rabbi Steven Garten Fund Merle Haltrecht-Matte & Guy Matte Brian and Susan Gold Halpern In appreciation to Merle Haltrecht-Matte Halton/Weiss Ellis Levine Haltrecht-Matte Holzman TAUB FUND Lepine/Lyons In appreciation to Hillel Taub Levitan Aaron & Sarah Good Maslove Mendel & Spunt GARY & DEBRA VINER FUND Miller/Saipe In memory of Phyllis Sadowski Moon/Salamon Micah Garten Royer/Mallek Martin Freeman & Joanne Burgess Ned & Gail Segal Family Fund Lisa Rosenkrantz & Michael Walsh Shentow Margo & Frank Rosen Singer Sandra Thomas Sokoloff/Sabourin Karen Shiller & Arthur Loeb Spergel Steingarten WALSH/ROSENKRANTZ FUND Taub In appreciation to Dr. Lisa Rosenkrantz Friends of Temple Israel Micah Garten & Jessica Walker Anne-Laure Levain Viner Memorial Gary & Debra Viner Wall Family Walsh/Rosenkrantz Weiner/Maddams Celebrating a milestone, simcha or a special event?

If you would like to make a donation in honour of this occasion, please see our website, contact our volunteers (see TIOF on page 14 or Temple information on page 15) or the office and we will make it easy for you!

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CCRJ CAMP GEORGE FUND Temple donation cards are a lovely way to wish someone In memory of Phyllis Sadowski mazel tov, celebrate a birth, extend condolences, and for Simon & Sharon Davidson any and all occasions. Mazal Tov to Rabbi Garten & Lisa Hans on the birth Please choose from one of various funds of their grandson Izzy for Temple Israel; AC & Marc Dolgin & family

Bernard Pearl Landscaping Mazal Tov to Micah Garten & Jessica Walker on the Building/Temple Rejuvenation birth of their son Izzy CCRJ Camp George AC & Marc Dolgin & family Library Joseph Ginsberg Educational Kiddush Fund LIBRARY FUND Liturgical Resource Library In memory of Ricarda Smith Oneg Estelle & Sol Gunner Pentateuch Prayerbook Piano Wishing speedy recovery to Estelle Gunner Rabbi’s Discretionary Heather & Gary Cohen Rabbi Steven Garten Fund for Jewish Living and Education In memory of Phyllis Sadowski Ritual Music Heather & Gary Cohen Social Action Potechin Accessibility Fund Sylvia Goldblatt Leadership Youth Development LITURGICAL RESOURCE LIBRARY FUND Temple Israel In memory of Pearl Witenoff TIRS Shirley & Norman Levitt Youth Scholarship Debra & Gary Viner Sandy & Al Bennett Please note: donations are $18 minimum. Tax receipts Sandra Thomas are given. Sharon & David Michaelson Rita Hornstein A package of 10 cards/envelopes may also be purcha- Tom & Andrea Purcell sed for you to send yourself. Please contact the office Anna Chodos & Larry Rubenstein to arrange, cost is $175 for the package. A tax receipt Bobbi & Rick Soderstrom is given for this donation. If you provide card details to the office, the information will be included in our Bulletin. In honour of Sandra Thomas placing a new mezzuah at her front door You can also call either Sandy or Diane (contact informa- Fran Klodawsky & Aron Spector tion below) and they will send out a card on your behalf. In appreciation to Evan Weiner Sandy Bennett tel 613-435-5842 Michael & Melanie Rosenblatt email [email protected] Mazal Tov to Ellen & Steve Asherman on their anni- Diane Parkin tel 613-729-9163 versary email [email protected] Rhona Harrow Barbara & Ralph Breslow

PIANO FUND In memory of Phyllis Sadowski AC & Marc Dolgin & family

POTECHIN ACCESSIBILITY FUND In memory of Bess Kamins Susan Marcus Heather & Gary Cohen Tom & Andrea Purcell

Wishing Carl Raskin a speedy recovery Sharon & David Michaelson Mort Bercovitch reads to TIRS students

14 | TEMPLE ISRAEL BULLETIN - January/February 2020 Temple Donations In memory of Phyllis Sadowski RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Janet & Steve Mendelsohn In honour of Rabbi Mikelberg on his installation Arla Hamer In honour of David Rojas on his Bar Mitzvah Judi Cooper Heather & Gary Cohen Mr & Mrs. Allan Kalin A Bisl Klez (Ernie Brodo, Fred Brown, Alison James, In honour of Darah Rosenblatt on her Bat Mitzvah Koward Kaplan, Eric Elkin, Keira Leibovitz, Don McVeigh, Heather & Gary Cohen Ruth Mendell, Steve Shapransky & Peter Teitelbaum) In honour of Ari Good on his Bar Mitzvah In appreciation of Rabbi Mikelberg Heather & Gary Cohen Debra & Gary Viner Michael & Melanie Rosenblatt TEMPLE ISRAEL GENERAL FUND Linda Steingarten In appreciation of a class visit Immaculata High School In memory of Phyllis Sadowski Fran Klodawsky & Aron Spector In appreciation of Temple Israel Deidre Butler In memory of Renate Beare Thelma Sures Miriam Salamon & Bob Moon Deborah Cosman

RABBI GARTEN FUND FOR JEWISH LIVING & TEMPLE ISRAEL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION In appreciation of Sue Potechin In memory of Ricarda Smith Michael & Melanie Rosenblatt Harriet & Mark Poldolak YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND Mazal Tov to Rabbi Garten on the birth of his grand- In honour of Anne Khazzam becoming co-president son of Sir Roberg Borden and past president of FROSTY Mindy Finkestein & Roy Hanes Sandra Thomas

Mazal Tov to Micah Garten & Jessica Walker on the In memory of Pearl Witenoff birth of their son Diane & Michael Parkin Mindy Finkestein & Roy Hanes

SOCIAL ACTION FUND In honour of Rabbi Mikelberg Condolences Anne Moorhouse Sharon & Sheldon Polansky

In appreciation to Aron Spector David Michaelson May their memory forever In memory of Ruth Heller be a blessing. Stephen & Sandra Goldstein

TEMPLE ISRAEL BUILDING FUND Condolences are extended to the families of: In honour of Rabbi Mikelberg on his installation Pat & Pekka Sinervo Ricarda Smith - beloved mother of Andrew & Alexan- dra In appreciation of Heather Cohen Sharon & David Michaelson Roger Dahan - beloved father of Chantal Dahan

In honour of Fanny Brender’s birthday Phyllis Sadowski - beloved mother of Debra (Gary) Sharon & David Michaelson Viner

In appreciation of Ezra Miller Lucy Chitra - beloved sister of Ted Ramsay (Karen Mona Klinger Ginsberg)

In memory of Lucy Chitra Pearl Witenoff - beloved mother of Ellen (Stephen) Heather & Gary Cohen Asherman

In memory of Pearl Witenoff Martin Rudner - beloved father of Aliza Rudner Heather & Gary Cohen (Jeremy Goldstein) Janet & Steve Mendelsohn

January/February 2020 - TEMPLE ISRAEL BULLETIN | 15 Yahrzeits Chaim Miller Emma Fairhurst January 3-4 Caroline Murphy Joseph Gibson Vayigash Bert Phillips Brian Peter Kay Leah Bercovitch Abraham Saslove Mania Kuhnreich February 28-29 Theodore Brickell Becky Schrier Susan Platt Terumah Helen Cherry Sybil Smith Esther Malka Portigal Lawrence Adams Olga Engel Aaron Sobel Mary Potechin Michael Bambiger Gus Garber Jack Thomas Mikhail Rogov Ely Braileanu Moses Gencher Fanny Zimmer Martin A Schwartz Rachel Chait Sydney Gordon Robert Spergel Sarah Gross Rena Harris Mark Tomiuk Alicia Grumach Michael Bruce Kronick January 24-25 Sylvia Blake Van Praagh Roselle Hock Louis Lemkow Va’era Hilda Van Straten Beatrice Hock Nicholas Michelson Anne Abrams Jack Waldman Sylvia Margosches Arthur Ramsay Maurice David Brownstein Issie Werk Haltrecht June Rybak Phillip Dubinsky Abraham Wexler Myriam Chumec Marshall Bella Salamon Florence Finberg Theresa Mortimer Jack Schneiderman Morris Gelfand February 14 - 15 Anne O’Neil Michael Shabsove Gerald Gilman Yitro Samuel Paul Harry Shapiro Max Gross Elsie Baker Ruth Press Anna Trattner Veszi Harry Halpern Maya Basina Simon Reisman Steffi Halton Jacob Chochinov Barney Ross January 10-11 Frieda Lillian Lauterman Samuel Frankel Herbert Rothschild Vayechi Frank Loves John Ginsburg Etta Pleet Schleifer Morris C. Bercovitch Goldie Moraff Teena Goldberg Paul Shore Abram Isaac Bolker Joseph Schrier Hella Hecht Leonard Sherman Shore Leib Finkelstein Linda Marcia Silverman Igor Livshits Berta Sonnino Arnold Fradkin Jay Sokoloff Harry Lyons (Lubetsky) Isaac Stern Esther Gelfand Eva Waldman Maurice Miller Anne Sternberg Marion Gordon Lillian Webber Helga Ron Arthur Gottdank Max Webber Izzie Rosenberg Joseph Griffin Louis Sacks March 6-7 Esther Hacker January 31-February 1 Evelyn Scales Tetzaveh Howard Hacker Bo Tillie Schneider Shabbat Zachor William Holzman Remy Albagli Irwin Singer Marie Albagli Ruth Isaacs Zelda Bliss Rabinowitz Morris John Spergel Harry Baker Alex McKeague Henry Irving Bolker Robert Sully James Bisback Shirley Parker Ariel Bolshoy Philip Whiteside Shirley Zagerman Cohen Jeffrey Paul Naim Corin Shirley Winer Shlomo Feldberg Jean Shmelzer Joseph Dolgin Joseph Fine Maurice Weil Moe Feldman February 21 - 22 Eva Fine Jack Weinberg Harold Garten Mishpatim Ferdinand Fried Leo Weiner Martin Grumach Shabbat Shekalim Lily Garber Saamario Wolfson Eileen Holley Estelle Backman Sylvia Garber-Easdown Abraham Zelikovitz Dora Kaufman Tauba Chochinov Ruth Gold Haroun Sasson Khazzam Mina Dover-Cohen Murray Goldenblatt January 17-18 Helen Maslove Charles Fine Isobel Shirlee Goodman Shemot Nancy Myron Hugo Fischer Wilma Gordon Alan Leslie Bernstein Helen Parkin Clara Pagurek Fishbain Roy Martin Horovitch Goodman Cohen Myrna Evelyn Potechin Andrew Fodor Jacob Kummermann Alan Evenchick Jack Rachlis Harvey Hacker Sadie Labovitch Aline Gagnon Benjamin Rappaport George Karlin Esther Padolsky Marilyn Goldstein Ralph Schwartz Solomon Lebofsky Samuel Schrier Renie Grosser Frank Weinstein Leon Leckie Serafima Shapiro Gustav Hecht Otto Weisz Elliot Moraff Alvyn Jules Shiller Teena Hendelman Berthold Wolff Roy Nozick Saul Shusterman Margot Hoexter Isidore Zackon Anne Taller Saslove Sam Silburt John Holzman Joseph Stein Vivian Spilg Jessie Kalin February 7-8 Abe Steinberg Maria Van der Hoff Israel Clarke Kaplan Beshalach Ethel Wallace Bluma Klodawski William Asherman Ida Weinstein Mose Korn Sarah Devora Avram Stanley Maddams Bernice Berkowitz

16 | TEMPLE ISRAEL BULLETIN - January/February 2020 Calendar January 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat

1 4 Tevet 2 5 Tevet 3 6 Tevet 4 7 Tevet

Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Study Shabbat Services

8 Tevet 9 Tevet 10 Tevet 11 Tevet 12 Tevet 13 Tevet 14 Tevet 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Torah Study 1pm TALMUD Morning Minyan TIRS TIRS Kabbalat Shabbat Shabbat Services TIRS Bring Your Own Dinner JBABY

15 Tevet 16 Tevet 17 Tevet 18 Tevet 19 Tevet 20 Tevet 21 Tevet 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

TIRS 1pm TALMUD Kabbalat Shabbat TIRS BOARD MEETING Torah Study Shabbat Services TIRS

19 22 Tevet 20 23 Tevet 21 24 Tevet 22 25 Tevet 23 26 Tevet 24 27 Tevet 25 28 Tevet

TIRS Torah Study 1pm TALMUD Kabbalat Shabbat ETHICAL WILL TIRS Morning Minyan Shabbat Services 10AM TIRS (see page 6) TOTally Shabbat

26 29 Tevet 27 1 Shevat 28 2 Shevat 29 3 Shevat 30 4 Shevat 31 5 Shevat

1pm TALMUD TIRS TIRS Kabbalat Shabbat TIRS

TEMPLE VISION STATEMENT

Temple Israel is Ottawa’s Reform congregation where Jewish Life Happens --committing ourselves to Kehilah K’lal Yisrael, and Tikun Olam.

We are a dynamic and welcoming congregation (Ke- hilah) where varied Jewish experiences offer path- ways to learn and to experience God for all, respect- ing tradition and creating new celebrations. Will return in April 2020 We are an active liberal presence in the larger Jewish community (K’lal Yisrael). We strive through social action to fulfill the Mitzvot For more information please contact of caring for others (Gimilut Chasadim) and repairing Shayna Mindell at [email protected] the world (Tikun Olam).

January/February 2020 - TEMPLE ISRAEL BULLETIN | 17 Calendar

February 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat

1 6 Shevat

Torah Study

Shabbat Services

2 7 Shevat 3 8 Shevat 4 9 Shevat 5 10 Shevat 6 11 Shevat 7 12 Shevat 8 13 Shevat Kabbalat Shabbat TIRS MITZVAH DAY 1pm TALMUD Torah Study

TIRS JBABY @HILLEL Shabbat Services

9 14 Shevat 10 15 Shevat 11 16 Shevat 12 17 Shevat 13 18 Shevat 14 19 Shevat 15 20 Shevat

TIRS Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Study TIRS 1pm TALMUD TU B’SHEVAT SEDER Bring Your Own Dinner Shabbat Services TIRS Morning Minyan JBABY

16 21 Shevat 17 22 Shevat 18 23 Shevat 19 24 Shevat 20 25 Shevat 21 26 Shevat 22 27 Shevat

1pm TALMUD Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Study BOARD MEETING Shabbat Services NO SCHOOL FAMILY DAY TIRS NO SCHOOL

23 28 Shevat 24 29 Shevat 25 30 Shevat 26 1 Adar 27 2 Adar 28 3 Adar 29 4 Adar AFFORDABLE

1pm TALMUD HOUSING SHABBAT TIRS TIRS TIRS Morning Minyan TOTally Shabbat (see page 6) YEZIDI PROGRAM Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Study 10 AM (See page 6) Shabbat Services

Contact us: Temple Israel - 1301 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2 Tel: 613-224-1802 Fax: 613-224-0707 Website: www.templeisraelottawa.ca Senior Rabbi: Daniel Mikelberg Administration Officer: Cathy Loves [email protected] [email protected]

Rabbi Emeritus: Steven H. Garten TIRS Principal : Sue Potechin [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Director: Heather Parker Cohen [email protected]

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